In this collection of letters, Johann Pezzl provides an engaging and insightful account of his experiences as a novice in a Jesuit monastery in the late eighteenth century. Addressed to his family and friends, the letters cover a wide range of topics, including Pezzl's struggles with the demands of religious life, his observations on the spiritual practices of the Jesuits, and his reflections on the challenges and rewards of a life devoted to God. This...